Wrongful death is a death that has been caused by the fault of another. For example, deaths caused by drunk driving or the manufacture of a defective product may be considered wrongful deaths under the law.

Trucking litigation involves claims against negligent truck drivers and the companies who hire them. Collisions involving trucks often lead to catastrophic injury and even death. Swift & Watkins is dedicated to making our roads safer by holding negligent truck drivers and their employers responsible for their actions.

Driving under the influence (DUI) or Driving while intoxicated (DWI), are terms for alcohol-related driving behavior. DUI/DWI negligence is responsible for a heavy burden of death and injury to innocent motorists, passengers, and pedestrians.

Personal injury suffered as a result of automobile accidents can be severe and life-threatening. In addition to any physical trauma as a result of these accidents, victims often suffer financially due to medical bills and/or lost earnings.

Personal injury suffered as a result of motorcycle accidents can be catastrophic and life-threatening. In addition to any physical trauma as a result of these accidents, victims often suffer financially due to medical bills and/or lost earnings.

Thousands of people each year are injured, some very seriously, due to slip and fall accidents. In many instances the owner of the property where the accident occurred may be liable for any damages incurred as a result of the slip and fall accident.

Among the most serious traffic incidents that can occur are those involving pedestrians. In lack of protection, a pedestrian is vulnerable to serious injury when struck by a vehicle. Due to their tendency to be unmindful to traffic, children are also at significant risk of being injured in pedestrian accidents.

Medical malpractice is one of the leading causes of death and injury in the United States every year. At Swift &Watkins our lawyers have the experience and resources to help you and your family go up against HMO's, and insurance companies who are trying to avoid the liability of medical mistakes.

Neck, back and spinal cord injuries can be severe and life-altering. Severe spinal cord injury (SCI) often causes paralysis and loss of sensation. When an injury of this magnitude results from someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, it can be especially difficult for victims and their families to endure.